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| Open Burning Restrictions Enacted South of U.S. Highway 160 in La Plata County - Thursday, July 01, 2010Due to the extremely dry conditions in La Plata County and the serious threat of fire danger that these conditions impose, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted restrictions on open burning in areas of La Plata County that are south of U.S. Highway 160. The fire restrictions, which are effective immediately, prohibit open burning, burn barrels and agricultural burning on private property in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of Highway 160 and on property owned by La Plata County. The use of a campfire, coal or wood-burning stove, any type of charcoal grill or open fire in any undeveloped area is prohibited. read more ...
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Background about the FLMFPD Proposed Mill Levy Increase |
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The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District (FLMFPD) Board of Directors has authorized the question of a 1.5 mill levy increase to be placed on the May ballot for the voters of the district. The election will be conducted through a mail-in ballot process. Eligible voters will receive their ballots by mail for voting. The election will conclude on May 4, 2010. The FLMFPD encompasses approximately 250 square miles, from the Colorado/New Mexico state line on Highway 140, to the top of Hesperus Hill, to the county line at the top of Mancos Hill, to the bottom of Blue Hill in Wildcat Canyon and also includes La Plata Canyon. The district serves approximately 1450 households with a population of approximately 4,500 people. The Fire District, a special tax district, is governed by an elected five-member board of directors. The FLMFPD provides structure fire and wild land fire defense, hazardous material incident response, rescue operations as well as emergency medical services. The department consists of 35 volunteer members and a full-time salaried chief officer. The majority of members are cross-trained in different disciplines. Several members are trained in special operations, including energy pipeline fires, ice rescue and rope (low and high angle) rescue. |
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By Kathy Hogan on 11/8/2009 7:17 PM
As many of you know, I have recently bought a business and have been out of the district quite a bit. I would like to take this opportunity to let the membership know that I plan to resign as the EMS Lieutenant at the next officer’s meeting. Yes, giving up the orange helmet. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve the Department in such a capacity. What an incredible group you are! I feel privileged to be in such good company. It has been a very positive and memorable experience, I have definitely learned a lot! However, as I’m sure you have noticed, I have not been as available as I should have been for this position in this last year. For this I apologize, especially to those who have had to pick up the load I could not. I would encourage anyone interested in this position to approach an officer and let them know. As I already mentioned, it has been a very positive experience and I would do it again if circumstances allow. Thank you!KathyEditor’s Note: As EMS Captain, it has been my profound... Read More » | By Doug Zalesky on 11/8/2009 11:28 AM
Okay, here we are into November and I thought we had just gotten started with October. I think I missed most of that month. Anyway, here are a few memorable tidbits of information for you about the month of November. First, November is a month to recognize a lot of medically related issues, and there’s really a lot to list here. But certainly, November is a month that recognizes some of the more serious medical issues and diseases that our society deals with on a day- today basis. November is also Military Family Appreciation Month (we thank and salute you). It is also Peanut Lovers Month. A couple of weekly observations include (pay attention)
Dear Santa Letter Week (8-14) and National Family Week (21-28). Daily observations include National Men Make Dinner Day (4th), Marine Corps Birthday (Nov.10th, have to be fair to all), Veterans Day (11th, please shake a veteran’s hand and thank them for their service), Have a Bad Day Day (14th) and finally, Black Friday (26th), also known as Buy Nothing Day. Enjoy the month.
... Read More » | By Leesa Zalesky on 11/8/2009 10:57 AM
Calling All EMTs!The new LifePak 12 cardiac monitorsare in! Dr. DeMond has indicatedthat EMT-Basics will be ableto utilize this equipment during patientcare, with the exception ofinterpreting cardiac rhythms. Thus,it’s imperative that we train allEMTs on the application and use of these new monitors.The November EMS training is scheduled for SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 7 and will be dedicated to thisprocess. A complimentary hot breakfast will beserved beginning at 0830 at Station 3. Breakfastchefs are Doug Zalesky and Mark Bauer. Training willcommence at 0930 and will end at 1100. Our instructorfor the session will be Jen Gaddis.Please make every effort to be at this training, evenif you’re familiar with 12-Lead application. This isnew equipment for the department and we wanteveryone familiarized with the units. For insurancepurposes, we need to document that all eligible personnelhave been trained. Those unable to attendthe training will need to arrange for remediation at alater date and will not be able to use the monitorsuntil... Read More » | By Steve Ebner on 11/2/2009 8:06 PM
I have ordered license plate "riders" for everyone's POV. They came in and I've put two in each of your mailboxes at Sta. 1.
| By Leesa Zalesky on 11/2/2009 8:01 PM
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department
P.O. Box 11
Marvel, CO 81329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 30, 2009
Contact: Steve Ebner, Fire Chief 970/259-8714 or Doug Zalesky, Assistant Chief 970/259-7118
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department Statement on October 30, 2009 Evacuation in District
October 30, 2009 ~ Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department (FLMFD) representatives said today that at approximately 10:00 a.m. on October 30 the department received a report of a possible poisonous gas emission and fire west of State Highway 140 in the area of County Road 122.
A natural gas transmission line, owned and operated by an out-of-state energy company, traverses that area. It is not uncommon for natural gas transmission lines to also carry hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). A combination of hydrogen sulfide and natural gas are commonly extracted during the drilling process, and the two are later separated during the refinement process.
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, highly toxic gas with... Read More » |
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